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Microsoft Teams: Chat panel open by default in the gallery view on Teams Rooms on Android

Why it matters: Rolling out now

What to do: Admins can configure this default device behavior, and users can close the panel in one tap during meetings.

The chat panel will open by default in gallery view, allowing participants in Teams Room on Android to quickly see ongoing meeting chat when they join. Admins can configure this default device behavior, and users can close the panel in one tap during meetings.

Target June CY2026Cloud Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoDPlatform Android, Teams and Surface DevicesSource updated 2026-06-19

Affected: Microsoft Teams

Change history

2026-06-23 · First seen

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